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Leesville, LA
City in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
Population
5,495
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
617
ZIP codes
0
Leesville and its ZIP codes
Leesville at a glance
- Leesville is about 5.8 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,500, 38% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 (45% below Louisiana) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Leesville, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools6
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants62
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Leesville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,500
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (302), French Americans (280), Puerto Ricans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon Parish. PPP loans are for Leesville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,035
12,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,923
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$563M
FY 2026, $11,555 per person
How people get to work
Leesville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leesville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
248
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leesville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Leesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LlanoTown | 2.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort Polk NorthCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Fort Polk SouthCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.1 |
| AnacocoVillage | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| RosepineTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| HornbeckTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| SimpsonVillage | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| DeRidderCity | 19 mi | 9.3 |
| South Toledo Bend, TXCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| FlorienVillage | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| PitkinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.2 |
| SugartownCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2 |
| FisherVillage | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| MerryvilleTown | 30 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leesville, LA in?
- Leesville is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Leesville, LA?
- About 5,495 people live in Leesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leesville?
- Nearby places include New Llano (2.8 mi), Fort Polk North (5.9 mi), Fort Polk South (6.6 mi), Anacoco (9.3 mi), Rosepine (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023